diff --git a/libs/surfaces/mackie/strip.cc b/libs/surfaces/mackie/strip.cc
index 2765184b50..78bb59eb87 100644
--- a/libs/surfaces/mackie/strip.cc
+++ b/libs/surfaces/mackie/strip.cc
@@ -906,7 +906,7 @@ Strip::update_meter ()
 		return;
 	}
 
-	if (_meter && _transport_is_rolling && _metering_active && _stripable->peak_meter()) {
+	if (_meter && _metering_active && _stripable->peak_meter()) {
 		float dB = _stripable->peak_meter()->meter_level (0, MeterMCP);
 		_meter->send_update (*_surface, dB);
 		return;